The Life of GLENN DUANE CARLSON
Glenn D. Carlson, 87, died Wednesday, April 20, 2011, at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. He was born January 24, 1924, in Meriden, Iowa to Albin and Julia (Forsberg) Carlson.
Glenn served in the Army Air Force during World War II until his honorable discharge in 1946. He joined the Knights of Columbus in 1949, and was a member of All Saints Catholic Church in Des Moines since 1955. He worked as a draftsman at Economy Forms (EFCO) for 31 years, retiring in 1985. Glenn enjoyed woodworking where he used his skills to build furniture. He was also an avid Chicago Cubs fan, but enjoyed all sports.
Glenn is survived by his children, Susan Carlson of Lake Forest, IL, Michael (Mary Ann) Carlson of St. Louis, MO, Kevin Carlson of Des Moines, and Kathryn (Dennis) Reeves of Johnston; grandchildren, Nicole Carlson (Corey) Mendoza of Phoenix, AZ, Dustin Traw and Jesse Traw both of St. Louis, MO, Jon (Lauren) Reeves and Matt Reeves both of Des Moines; great-grandchildren, Kellen and Monroe Mendoza of Phoenix, AZ, Grace, Shea, Aidan, Alec, Brett, and Shaun Reeves all of Des Moines; dear friend, Elsie Floerchinger; sister, Marguerite (the late Earl) Roulstone of Cherokee; sisters-in-law, Patty (the late Robert) McKenna of LaPorte City, IA, Maxine (the late Harold) McKenna of Dysart, IA, Rita (the late Donald) Eckardt of Houston, TX; as well as many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Genevieve; parents, Albin and Julia Carlson; brothers, Martin (the late Lorena) Carlson, Stanley Carlson, and Lyle Carlson.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Tuesday, April 26, 2011, at All Saints Catholic Church, 650 NE 52nd Avenue, with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Family will greet friends from 4 to 8 p.m., Monday, April 25, 2011, with a scripture service beginning at 7:30 p.m., at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue.
Memorial contributions may be made to All Saints Catholic Church in loving memory of Glenn.
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